Can I buy a car in Illinois and register it in California?

If you are a California resident and acquire a new car, truck, or motorcycle from another state, it must be certified to meet California smog laws to be registered in California.

How long do I have to register an out of state vehicle in California?

within 20 days
— For an interstate-registered vehicle (maintaining full registration in California and another state). Applicable registration, transfer, and use tax fees. Registration fees for nonresident vehicles must be paid to DMV within 20 days of the date they become due. The date that registration fees become due varies.

What is the penalty for not transferring title within 30 days California?

Let’s talk penalties — 60 percent of the license fee if you are 31 days to one year late. There are additional late fees – displayed elsewhere on the DMV’s website – that add up to $20 per vehicle if you are one to 10 days late, $30 if you are 11 to 30 days late and $60 if you are 31 days to one year late.

Can I transfer my Car title in Illinois from another state?

Completing an out of state car title transfer in Illinois is an important step for vehicle owners who would like to title and register a motor vehicle that was previously titled in another state.

Should you buy a used car out of State?

The reason most people consider buying a car out of state is that it gives them a much wider variety of vehicles to choose from. Online shopping tools like Carfax Used Car Listings let you search for cars nationwide.

Can I register a new car in California?

New vehicles can not be registered in California unless they are 50-State Emissions certified. If you’ve heard about California’s strict smog laws there is no need to worry. The fact is there is difference with California legal and Federal legal emission requirements, and for the most part, California is stricter.

Do I have to file Illinois rut-50 If I own a car abroad?

If you had the vehicle titled in another state for more than three months, no Illinois tax is due, but you still must file Form RUT-50 to reflect that fact. On both Forms RUT-25 and RUT-50, the exemption for using the vehicle outside Illinois for more than three months applies only to individuals moving into Illinois.